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Can my employer legally cut all my shifts while technically keeping me "employed" as to avoid paying out severance?

i was terminated and given no reason and was told i didnt need one so long as i get one week of severance pay

I have currently been with my employer for over one year and have become ill and in the process of getting a diagnosis. My employer placed an ad looking for a replacement however, they told me that they were going to hire someone to "help me out on the days I cannot be there". They have hired someone and told them that I am leaving and that this person would be the full time office manager/bookkeeper. They are not being honest with me and want me to train my replacement and then go on sick leave. Are they legally allowed to do this? I have spoken with them several times and they keep insisting that they are not replacing me however, when speaking with the new employee, she was told that I am leaving. I'm not sure what to do at this point in time? Is there legal action I can take against them? I know that this is more of a he/said she said situation. At this point, I really don't want to work for them anymore as they are extremely dishonest and unethical and they are going to be facing legal issues with other Gov't departments. Any advice would be most helpful.

I’ve worked for 30 years for my employer and have been on Short Term Disability due to cancer. I was given an ultimatum by my employer to retire or have my job terminated. Am I entitled to severance? I am 68 years old.

My employer never told me why they terminated me in writing. They alluded to me that I did not tell the truth about an incident, however I did not lie. Do I have a case for wrongfull dismissal?